Club managers as early as December 2013 were warned of problems at the business but failed to take adequate action, King concluded.

The city and the Foxx Trap disagreed over the number of police reports associated with the club, but King said that dispute did not outweigh the severity of clear incidents at the club.

"The court also notes the high volume of police calls to the Foxx Trap within the past six months," King wrote. "Those calls require a massive outpouring of time and resources by the Birmingham Police Department on a frequent basis. In addition, the violent nature of many of the calls constitutes a threat to patrons and surrounding communities, especially given the fact that many minors were present."

Birmingham Councilman Steven Hoyt, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, celebrated King's order. Hoyt said he was convinced that the judge would side with the city once he reviewed all the evidence against the business.

"We appreciate Judge King for applying due diligence in this matter," Hoyt told AL.com. "I have always had respect for him, and certainly the balance he employs as a jurist."

Hoyt said today's action is just one step in improving the safety of the city. He said business owners must be responsible for the activities at their establishments. Failure to do so would bring scrutiny from the city and possible business license revocation.

Tutt has said Birmingham police aggressively and unfairly targeted his club, including a raid on his business in March that included about 50 police officers and dozens of police cars. He said action to shut him down is retaliation for a verbal conflict he had with a police sergeant.

While drugs were found inside the business, Tutt and his lawyer have stressed that the business was not accused of providing illegal substances and should not be held responsible for items brought in by customers.

While Tutt represents the club, Jerome Cunningham is the official licensee for the Foxx Trap. Cunningham since 2004 has held a city liquor license for the club previously known as Club Ice.